Create a custom-fit knitting pattern for a classic tuque tailored to your measurements and gauge. This knit hat style works beautifully with any stitch pattern across the main part of the hat. The tuque is knit in the round and features quick crown shaping that gathers neatly at the top. For a classic finishing touch, consider adding a pompom.
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Your custom instructions will appear here once you enter your measurements and click “Calculate.”
🧶 Looking for a super simple version? You can always knit until your hat reaches your desired total height (no decreasing), then gather all stitches at the top by threading a yarn tail through each stitch and pulling tightly to close. This no-shaping method works especially well with lightweight or medium yarns, where the crown won’t feel bulky. For chunkier yarns, though, skipping the shaping decreases might result in a top that feels a bit thick or bunchy.
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Project Type
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Tuque or other knit hat (warm head, happy heart)
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Mittens or Gloves (finger-hugging warmth)
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Cowl or Scarf (neck armour for winter warriors)
$0.00
Socks (toasty toes, always a win)
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